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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1905
Page
1
Yard sale prices drop on cloaks capes and children's garments with many items at half to one fourth off. Fabrics described as 56-inch extra heavy Thibet suiting in navy blue and dark grey for skirts and coat suits with prices now reduced from 65c to 40c per yard and a list of cloak and child prices from $1.47 to $3.75 for ladies and from 62c to $2.20 for children.
The Democrat marks its ninth year under Thomas and Ellis, recalling 1911 new names added to the Roll of Honor over six years totaling 322 in 1902 to 1906 and 360 in 1904, with 1911 names the banner year. Readers respond to delinquent notices as the paper pledges to continue covering local and state news, acts of public officials, and political content.
Elizabeth and many residents visited relatives in New Albany and Louisville during holidays. Presbyterians held Sunday school at the new church. A death in New Albany was followed by burial here. Several families hosted guests over the holidays and a New Year watch gathering occurred at local homes. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertises speedy relief for cuts and piles.
Cort Boles of New Albany sued the city of St. Louis after a September wedding trip accident left his right foot crushed in an unprotected street excavation. He reached a $2,400 settlement plus his costs after hospital treatment, though his injuries may cause permanent disability.
Mr. Harry A. Walker of George town and Cretonah Quinn wed Christmas day at 12 o'clock in the bride’s home. Rev Gilley officiated in a fern and flower decorated room. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony and the couple received many presents from relatives and friends including Rev Gilley and wife and numerous Quinn families from New Albany Corydon and nearby.
A formal note thanks patrons for their liberal support and promises continued prudent banking. The message wishes readers a happy and prosperous year in 1905.
School study shows total enrollment 72 with 430 enrolled that month and 418 average belonging. Average daily attendance 387 and attendance rate 82 percent. Re-enrollment four and withdrawals six. Suspensions four and truancy eleven. Tardy counts total 33 with 3 not tardy and 352 not tardy. Attendance by officers eight and parent visits twenty one. Superintendent A K Manin reports.
Squire Reagan of Heth township spent Monday in Corydon, confirming a local visit by a resident of the township.
Postmaster Wilson moved the office to a new yellow sandstone two story building erected by Oscar Wright and sister Mrs Mary Ebbert. Measuring 58 by 28 feet the lower floor houses the post office with upper floor offices. Government leases the lower floor for ten years.
The election occurs on the second Saturday after the first Monday in January 1905 and every two years after. Road districts exclude cities. city voters cannot participate. Polls open two hours at a school house if practicable. polls may close early if all voters present have voted or had the chance and none has voted for ten minutes. Township Trustees act as inspectors, name two clerks from qualified voters, and form the election board with freeholders as inspectors. Clerks may appoint a watcher. Officers serve without pay. the Trustee receives three days per diem for posting notices holding elections and filing the report. Ballots may be printed or written. only ballots with a single name count. spelling mistakes do not invalidate when intent is clear. Highest vote getter is elected. If inspectors fail to appear, voters appoint a freeholder as inspector. John Trotter left Monday to enter University at Bloomington Ind.
Crowded congregation attends Union Services at the M E church Sunday evening with Rev Irvine preaching from Psalm 19. Prof Peters choir and soloists perform as Rev Black appeals for end to denominationalism and unity to strengthen church work.
Isaac S. Watson with Marr Etney Hickman. Charles C. Lohmeyer with Florence Apple gate. John H. Marsh and Emma J. Wolfe. A brief notice of marriage licenses granted.
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